Federal road bulletin urges sandclay and burnt clay road methods
A bulletin No. 27 from the Office of Public Roads urges rural highway supervisors to adopt sandclay and burnt clay road construction. It argues better roads cut transport costs, notes large wagon haulage expenses to railheads, and cites imports and exports to show U.S. food trade dynamics and the impact of improved roads on commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of
Public Roads
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Life Extension Claims From Medical Science
An unusual fragment argues that life span could extend beyond current limits through advances in biology and medicine. It references a tonic marketed as revitalizing every organ and mentions a guaranteed claim by a named authority, though many details are unclear.
Rain Delights Farmers As Corn Forecast Improves
A steady northerly wind and recent rain boosted crop prospects. Farmers report corn conditions improving with yields expected to reach or surpass normal levels in Douglas county as corn matures rapidly despite earlier drought concerns.
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Douglas County
Coburn
Foley's Kidney Cure Promoted in Journal Ad
An old newspaper ad urges early use of Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney trouble citing A B Bass of Morgantown Indiana and O P Barber & Son. It claims delayed treatment leads to Bright's disease and that the cure strengthens kidneys and restores health.
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Foley
Bright
A. BE. Bass
Morgantown
Ind
P. Barber & Son
Weather Proverbs And Weather Lore From Old English Tales
A discussion on folk weather wisdom notes how farmers and the public long relied on proverbs and signs. It recounts St Swithin's Day lore and explains its challenged belief, while noting biblical echoes and the value of simple observation in predicting weather.
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St. Swithin
England
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Hay Fever and Cold
A Batesville Indiana man reports suffering a long summer cold with hay fever symptoms until Foley's Honey and Tar quickly cured him. His wife then used it with the same success. The ad-like text ends with two sentences on a father's actions and a wife's beliefs.
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A. J. Nusbaum
Batesville
Indiana
O. P. Barber & ‘Son
Dean's Kidney Pills Marketed for Suffering Kidney Patients
An advertisement urges readers to support Dean's Kidney Pills claiming to cure kidney trouble and eliminate pain. It features testimonial claims from Mrs. J. J. Hehn of 814 Connecticut Lawrence Kansas and notes Foster Milburn Co. as U S sole agents with a 50 cent price. The copy ends with a joke about a girl reddening when not believed.
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Dean
J. J. Hehn
Connecticut
Lawrence
Kan
Dick Bros
Aising
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean’s
Mutual Life transfers suit amid court equity and law sides
A garbled report notes an ongoing legal action involving Mutual Life and judges in a court with equity and law sides. It mentions an attorney team seeking to refile and a candidate in the Seventh District. The text also oddly discusses daily smoking and automobile riding in a stray, nonsensical clause.
Birthday Celebration for C G Stauck at Walnut Grove Farm
On a recent Sunday C G Stauck turned 67 as friends from town joined Mr Smock at Walnut Grove farm for an all day birthday fest. Miss June Shane captured scenes of the party while guests shared best wishes for a long and happy life.
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C. Gr. Stauck
Mr. Smock
Foley's Kidney Cure Boosts New Britain Man Health Claim
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports failing kidney remedies and diabetes treatment until Foley's Kidney Cure, noting improvements after the second bottle and passing a life insurance examination. The cure is advertised to treat backache and all kidney and bladder issues by O. P. Barber and Son.
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James Donahue
New Britain, Conn
Foley
P. Barber & Son
Roosevelt Observes Panama Laborers and a Potent Toast
Special correspondent recounts Roosevelt's Panama visit with a humorous incident at a cooking shed. A tall Antigua man debates the word invariably before the president, who quizzes him on bad yams and checks the laborers’ quarters. The Almanach de Gotha is hailed as a historic reference work.
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William Ingis
Horper's Weekly
Roosevelt
Panama
Antigua
Sare
Satre
Poultry dealer Dalzell fined for assault in village dispute
In Sandusky Ohio James Dalzell a poultry dealer pleaded guilty to an assault charge brought by Esther Norton. He was fined ten dollars after admitting to striking and kissing Norton during exchanges over turkeys. Local villagers comment on debts and interest as the case unfolds.
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Sandusky
Ohio
Rece Uy
Jusce Carley
Klan
James Dalzell
Esther Norton
Norton
Dalzell
Ambiguous Proposals on Women’s Roles Referenced
An unclear excerpt questions women learning trades, suggesting they handle household duties and beards for husbands. It mentions potential savings in barter and hints at social tensions, noting not all women are suited to such tasks.
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Gue
Frederick
Paris
Gotha
Francis Gribbon
Wor
Proposals for Kansas Engineering Building Bid 1907
Sealed proposals due 11 am Sept 17 1907 by the Regents of the University of Kansas for erection of an Engineering Building at Lawrence and for complete heating plumbing and electric wiring. Plans by John F Stanton. Bids require security and compliance with 1891 laws. The Regents reserve right to reject any bid. Also includes a testimonial ad for King’s New Discovery and a funeral-visit note.
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University of Kansas
University At
Lawrence
Kansas
John F. Stanton
Strate Archi- Tect
Topeka
Kane
Edw. E. Brown
Re- Ais
Regents
Hair care claim for Newbro's Herpicide and dandruff cure
An advertisement argues hair grows naturally when healthy and blames dandruff on a germ. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide as the sole product that kills the germ, claims it is harmless and grease free, and offers samples for 10 cents with Woodward & Co as agents.
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Herpiids Co
Detroit
Mich
rnWo Sizms
Woodward & Co. Sole Agants
How to Avoid Appendicitis in Daily Health
Advertises Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup for constipation and liver bowel regulation by O P Barber & Son. Promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentle remedy. Warns against substitutes and touts Arnica Salve by the same dealer with personal testimonial.
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Orino
O. P . Barber & Son
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